— Brainerd Lakes Area, Education, Kids, Parenting —

Vote YES with Us! | 2018 ISD 181 Brainerd Public School Referendum

March 27, 2018

On April 10th, 2018, the Brainerd Public School District 181 will face one of its most important and significant days yet. This day sincerely holds the future of our school district in the palm of it’s hand. On Tuesday, April 10th, 2018, a three-question ballot will be voted on across our school district, for a… Read More Vote YES with Us! | 2018 ISD 181 Brainerd Public School Referendum

— Brainerd Lakes Area, Education —

Star-Studded Event | Forestview Planetarium at Forestview Middle School in Baxter

September 28, 2017

As a parent of school-aged kids, I had been aware of the Forestview Planetarium at Forestview Middle School in Baxter for quite some time and I knew it was a super-cool resource and learning tool. But it wasn’t until the winter of 2016 that I personally was able to really experience it for myself. It… Read More Star-Studded Event | Forestview Planetarium at Forestview Middle School in Baxter

— Back to School, Education, Special Needs —

Back-to-School Tips for Parents of Kids With Special Needs | Easing The Transition

August 19, 2017

It’s back-to-school season, which can mean anxiety for some kids with special needs (and their parents!) Hopefully, these tips can help ease the transition from summer fun to autumn learning. VISIT THE CLASSROOM(S) This one seems a little too obvious, but it can be helpful for your child to be familiar with her classroom, locker/cubby… Read More Back-to-School Tips for Parents of Kids With Special Needs | Easing The Transition

— Back to School, Education, Parenting —

When Mom Goes Back To School

August 12, 2017

This is not going to be our usual back-to-school season. Lauren will be going to 4th grade, Avery is in 3rd and Hannah will be starting preschool. Who else is going to school? Oh yeah. Me. A Little Background I started college in 2005, a year after I graduated high school. My major was Elementary… Read More When Mom Goes Back To School

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Vote YES with Us! | 2018 ISD 181 Brainerd Public School Referendum

Star-Studded Event | Forestview Planetarium at Forestview Middle School in Baxter

Back-to-School Tips for Parents of Kids With Special Needs | Easing The Transition

When Mom Goes Back To School

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